Job Description

Job Description

POSITION: Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Grade 8-12)

LOCATION: Livingston, NJ

HOURS: Monday- Friday **** 8:15 am-3:15 pm, 12 months with paid recess

SALARY: $70000.00 to $85000.00

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Plan, 401k (Up to 4% Match), Term & Whole Life Insurance, Predetermined school breaks/holidays (40 days), Paid Personal Time, Sick Days, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Access to Atlantic Federal Credit Union and NJM Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Secure Advantage (Financial Literacy), Discount for Local Childcare Program, ADP LifeMart, and Working Advantage (Employee Discounts & more!)

Summary: Pillar High School, an approved private school for students with disabilities, is seeking a dedicated full-time Teacher of Students with Disabilities for grades 8-12 from ages 14 to 21. The ideal candidate will work in a supportive, team-oriented environment, focusing on delivering individualized education and implementing high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of students with disabilities. Responsibilities include developing IEPs, utilizing assistive technology, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with staff, families, and service providers to ensure the success of each student.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop students’ individualized Education plans (IEPs) and implement a high-quality curriculum while differentiating instruction to meet the needs of each child's IEP.
• Develop lesson plans following curriculum for students with disabilities in compliance with NJ student learning standards
• Use a broad range of assistive technology, lesson adaptation, and instructional strategies to address the diverse instructional needs of students.
• Work collaboratively with professional staff using a team-based approach.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and assistance to classroom aides and one-to-one nurses.
• Follow student’s IEP/behavior plan to enhance learning by enforcing classroom rules and policies.
• Participate during IEP meetings and collaborate closely with families and related service providers to support student needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A./B.S. Degree;
• N.J. certification as N.J. Teacher of Students with Disabilities or N.J. Teacher of the Handicapped (Grades 8-12);
• previous experience with developmentally disabled students preferred.
• Standard Teaching Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility required.

Learn more about our schools here : Pillar Care | Special Needs Schools NJ (pillarnj.org)